Veteran American television and film actor, director, and singer James Darren recently passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a net worth of millions.
Born in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 1936, James aspired to become an actor from a young age.
However, he entered the entertainment industry in 1950 when Darren became Teen Idol. Six years later, in July 1956, Darren signed a long-term contract with Columbia.
Shortly after that, Darren debuted as a lead actor in the movie Rumble on the Docks (1956), a low-budget “B” movie produced by Sam Katzman. Likewise, he made his television debut with The Web in 1957.
Since then, Darren has starred in over 20 big-screen movies and more than 25 television shows, which have earned him great recognition and wealth.
Additionally, an occasional kid singer, Darren, ventured into music professionally, releasing his first single, Mighty Pretty Territory, in 1958.
Darren, as a singer, has 50 songs and 14 albums. His last album is Live! For The First Time released in 2019.
Considering his diverse career, which lasted over 60 years, James Darren reportedly earned amassed $9 million.
James Darren was involved in direction and real estate, which earned him a significant amount of money!
Apart from acting and singing, veteran personality James Darren also had an active involvement in movie direction, which significantly contributed to his net worth.
With the direction knowledge he gained from working on the sets of many movies, he has directed episodes for well-known TV shows like Beverly Hills, 90210, and Melrose Place.
James Darren, who played the holographic lounge singer Vic Fontaine on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, has died at 88.
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According to sources, Darren also invested in real estate to increase his wealth, which has helped increase his earnings.
According to reports, he has also done various endorsements and sponsorships during his career. These collaborations have added extra money to his total wealth, eventually contributing to his now-estimated $9 million net worth.
Additional Information
- James Darren passed away on September 2, 2024, in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age of 88.
- He married Gloria Terlitsky in 1955 and divorced in 1958. The couple shared a son, Jim Moret, who is now a journalist and the chief correspondent for the syndicated television news magazine Inside Edition.
- After two years of divorce from Gloria, Darren married Evy Norlund, Miss Denmark 1958, and had two sons, Christian, 64, and Anthony, 60.
